Creative Boom

MARCH 21, 2022

Image licensed via Adobe Stock. Want to become a graphic designer? In the old days, that would have meant spending three years at university, then moving to a big city and interning at a design agency. All of which would involve a lot of upheavals, long commutes, and cost an absolute fortune. In the 2020s, though, all that's changed. More and more people are studying and working remotely, and Shillington , a global leader in providing short and intensive design courses, is at the forefront of th

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Just Creative

MARCH 1, 2022

Looking for the best software for creating NFTs? We’ve listed the best NFT creator software below! An NFT or Non-Fungible Token is a non-reversible unit of data that has been stored on the blockchain. These units are unique so they cannot be replicated. They are also used to represent real-world items like artwork. NFTs came into existence in 2014 and became popular at the beginning of 2020.

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Spoon Graphics

MARCH 21, 2022

Whether you’re a seasoned graphic designer or just starting out, making use of pre-designed elements is an excellent way to save time and work more efficiently. Today, I want to share with you seven of my favourite vector sites for quality resources. If you’re designing a website, a t-shirt, a poster, or anything else, you’re sure to find vectors that will prove to be extremely useful.

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Designer Daily

MARCH 20, 2022

Gustave Doré. The name may not sound so familiar outside of France or engravers’ circles, but it should be more widely known by people with a knack for art. Doré is mostly known for his illustrative engraving work, often on biblical topics and displaying a stunning level of craft and an unmatched love for details. There were already plenty of books containing his work, such as his Bible illustrations , Paradise Lost , Divine Comedy , and so on… However, Fantastic Gustave Doré is, to

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Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People

Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble. In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how t

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BP&O

MARCH 22, 2022

Piedmont is a small city in California named after the European region in the shadow of the Alps (from the Italian piemonte, meaning ‘foothill’). Surrounded on all sides by Oakland, the neighbourhood has a population of roughly 10,000 people and an active charity scene. This includes the Piedmont Arts Fund, a nonprofit group that promotes and supports visual and performing.

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Canny

MARCH 24, 2022

When it comes to B2B rebranding examples, you’ll never be short of some inspiration! Lots of B2B businesses choose to rebrand for a whole host of reasons. Perhaps it’s because they’re current branding is looking a bit outdated, or because they’re trying to leave a negative image behind (AKA Uber). Whatever your reason for rebranding, it has to be carefully considered and planned.

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Just Creative

MARCH 6, 2022

Are you in search of the best budget monitor for graphic design or perhaps the best cheap 4K monitor? You have come to the right place. Choosing the right monitor is very important for graphic designers, as they need the right size, resolution, color accuracy, among other features to produce amazing results. . Moreover, as a graphic designer, if you are looking to deliver the best possible results to your clients, the monitor you use for your work can really make a difference.

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Spoon Graphics

MARCH 7, 2022

Access All Areas members have a vibrant photo effect to download this week, courtesy of The Designest. The Hypnotic Oil Paint Effect gives images an amazing acid-washed oil paint look with neon colours and grainy textures. It’s all contained with a Photoshop Smart PSD that provides 3 effects, plus 10 colour filters and 3 grain texture options. The Designest is a design blog that delivers fresh news & trends from the industry, along with freebies and how-to guides for professional designers

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Designer Daily

MARCH 14, 2022

Due to the practical nature of their field of study, graphic design students have the ability to make an extra income while still going to University or College. Here’s how; Enter Graphic Design Competitions. Graphic design competitions typically offer cash prizes as benefits of winning or being a runner-up in any of their competitions. If you have practical experience designing logos and other forms of graphics then it would make sense for you to register for graphic design competitions in orde

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BP&O

MARCH 29, 2022

Cutting and creasing since 2010, Think is a design-driven structural packaging agency with an over-arching emphasis on form: ‘the neat bevels, the tight creases, the perfect fit’. The team of cardboard engineers has an international reputation thanks to its portfolio of award-winning work for global studios and brands, from startups to industry leaders, including Marx and Supply (New Zealand), OMSE.

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Advertiser: Issuu

Brands must create and share impactful content to thrive, but they have less people, tighter budgets, and fewer resources to do so. Learn how to publish and market digital content with the same professionalism as organizations with million-dollar budgets.

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Canny

MARCH 17, 2022

For brands in the beverages sector, alcohol branding, and alcohol packaging to an extent, are just important if not more than the actual taste of what they’re selling. Brands in this sector have always had an interesting approach to packaging design. The shape of the bottle, the design of the lid, and any additional extras (i.e. tags hanging around the neck of the bottle).

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Creative Boom

MARCH 17, 2022

After suffering from chronic pain for several years, Hong Kong artist Julie Lai used her creativity as part of her healing process, illustrating pivotal moments from her journey back to health. The resulting series, Chrysalis, is as though she is emerging from a cocoon. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Julie Lai studied Illustration at Falmouth University before returning home after graduation.

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We And The Color

MARCH 21, 2022

With this series of six highly recommended online courses by Tina Touli, you can learn all the basics to master Adobe Illustrator. Tina Touli is a renowned creative director and graphic communication designer. In this set of six online courses, she will teach you how to use Adobe Illustrator, the leading graphic design software from scratch to create a range of striking vector designs.

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Spoon Graphics

MARCH 16, 2022

In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you how to create an abstract piece of artwork using the pixel sorting effect, where coloured pixels of an image are stretched to create a detailed visual effect. Authentic pixel sorting is a type of glitch art that is usually generated by computer code, but we’ll be replicating the appearance with Photoshop’s built-in filters.

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Graphic Design Junction

MARCH 26, 2022

? Beautifully designed logos and creative logo templates , unique and modern logo concepts and ideas that you can use for branding projects, labels, apparel design, typography and any business. Photoshop PSD logo templates are fully editable with well organized Photoshop and Illustrated files. All are designed using creative methods so that you can easily make a guess about the brand by looking at the logo only.

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BP&O

MARCH 22, 2022

Metamorphoses is a contemporary art gallery that curates unique pieces by makers who turn one thing into another. It takes a special interest in works that are inspired by the past while displaying keen attention to present issues. These pieces, selected by the gallery, are often drawn from a body of work by artists who reflect on aspects of cultural.

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Canny

MARCH 21, 2022

If you’re looking for some inspiration from some of the best B2B websites, then you’ve come to the right place! If you’re a B2B business, then getting your website right is absolutely key as this is the first thing your customers will see. Also, making the right impression is very important as you need to encourage them to revisit your site time and time again.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 23, 2022

© Scotty Gillespie. An illustrator based in South West England, Scotty Gillespie creates work that is bright and optimistic, celebrating inclusivity, playfulness and tenderness and spanning digital illustration, ceramics, animation, and design. It wasn't until a "second attempt" at finishing university in 2019 that Scotty's career began. During his final degree show, a local shop in Plymouth spotted his work and offered him the chance to showcase and sell his work on-site.

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In today’s competitive markets, how do you make sure that your content not only stands out but performs well? How can you predict whether certain design choices will result in clicks, engagement, downloads, and other drivers of ROI? Shutterstock’s Creative Insights Report (Q3) is your window into the hottest trends that are transforming the creative world.

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We And The Color

MARCH 15, 2022

Learn logotype and logo design for brand identities with this online course by Steve Wolf. As principal at Steve Wolf Designs, Steve uses his graphic design experience to support diverse companies in telling their individual brand stories through timeless visuals and strategic thinking. In his highly recommended online course, you can learn how to create a timeless logotype or logo for a brand or product by exploring different typography and logo design techniques.

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Spoon Graphics

MARCH 30, 2022

In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you 5 ways to create the trendy Duotone look, the colourful photo effect where the shadows and highlights of an image are replaced with vibrant contrasting hues. This effect was popularised by the music app Spotify when it used the duotone effect in its promotional imagery of artists and bands.

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HONGKIAT

MARCH 21, 2022

(Contributed by: Hetvin Vasoya). There’s no shortage of free animation software out there. But the quality varies, and it can be hard to find a balance between ease of use and professional-level results. These free animation software will allow you to make great videos without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a seasoned video producer, entertainer, investor, entrepreneur, or beginner looking to get started, these animation tools will help take your videos to the next level.

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BP&O

MARCH 31, 2022

According to Sweden’s travel and tourism website, craft beer enthusiasts will discover a ‘smorgasbord’ of artisanal, eco-friendly and organic things to drink there, with more microbreweries per capita than any other country (apart from the UK). Omaka joined the scene in September 2020, at the height of the pandemic, and with a slogan to match its fearless attitude: ‘taste before.

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Speaker: Eden Spivak, Design Expert and Editor at Wix & Nir Horesh, Accessibility Lead and Senior Product Manager at Wix

When we design products or websites for people like ourselves, there are many others who are, as a result, left out. From visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology, to people with a temporary injury such as a broken arm, tech users are forever diverse and beautifully unique. The products we design can, and should, reflect the extremely wide range of human experiences and needs.

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Canny

MARCH 23, 2022

Can a leopard change its spots? They can if the leopard you’re referring to is the Houston Zoo who went through an extensive rebrand just last year. The Houston Zoo has been around for quite some time. Its goal is to inspire action to save wildlife, providing a home to over 6,000 permanent residents. Resources. The Rebranding Brief Template. The Rebranding Brief Template. download now. download now.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2022

Have you ever heard of football stamps? Well, most people haven't, even those who follow the game. And so Flynn Baynes and Ollie Parker , two third-year graphic design students at Falmouth University, decided to do something about it. "When you think of the graphic design surrounding football, you might think of the kits, badges, mascots and match programmes we're all familiar with," says Flynn.

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We And The Color

MARCH 1, 2022

The creative people at studio Futura created this fresh, fun brand identity for Oop. OOP is an ice cream shop based in Qatar. Based on the friendly and familiar concept, the people at studio Futura created a visual experience that looks fun with a nostalgic wink. For the logotype, they went with the flow (literally) and played with the melting sensation of one letter into the other, personalizing the typography and avoiding edges for a round, wavy finish.

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Spoon Graphics

MARCH 2, 2022

In today’s tutorial I show how to create vintage designs the EASY way with the help of a brilliant new tool from my friends at Heritage Type. Heritage Designer combines everything you need to create vintage designs into one revolutionary free-to-use tool. I’ll show you how I created the design layout for ‘Brain Tonic’ directly in Heritage Designer using just a selection of the vintage style fonts and ornaments available.

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Speaker: Michele Berdinis

This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Can my clients cancel signed contracts? Can I cancel contracts for things I no longer need because my business has slowed down?

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HONGKIAT

MARCH 15, 2022

An effective, well-organized workflow is a good thing to have going for you as a web designer. It takes a certain degree of skill to create one and a certain skillset to adhere to it. If there is a fly in the ointment, it is often one or more of the design tools and resources that make up a web designer’s toolkit. Difficulty in acquiring a needed resource or a tool’s design limitations can slow things down.

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BP&O

MARCH 20, 2022

Cable Factory (Kaapelitehdas) is one of Helsinki’s most famous buildings, originally designed by the Finnish industrial architect Wäinö Gustaf Palmqvist in 1939. For many decades it was the largest building in Finland with a footprint of 56,000 m², and it remains one of the most iconic. In 1991 the site was redeveloped to become the country’s biggest cultural centre, housing.

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Canny

MARCH 16, 2022

Established in 2020, Dam produces plant-based, concentrated milk alternatives for consumers who want to enjoy dairy products – whilst being environmentally conscious. With this product it couldn’t be simpler. Consumers just add water, shake, and enjoy. Resources. The Rebranding Brief Template. The Rebranding Brief Template. download now. download now.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 14, 2022

Illustrations by šaška , Animation by Maryia Dziadziulia. In the midst of global turmoil, massive changes are afoot in the world of freelancing. But it's difficult to get a bird's eye view when you're on the ground. So every year, 99designs by Vista surveys more than 10,000 designers in 144 countries to get their perspective on how the profession is evolving.

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Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design

Thomas Edison once said “Vision without execution is hallucination.” This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real. From visualization and ideation all the way through to actuation and execution, each step of this process takes skill and expertise.

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